Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century European Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Macassar, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Iron
1970s French Other Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble, Brass
18th Century George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1820s Unknown Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fir
1880s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Late 18th Century French Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone, Limestone
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plywood
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s French Romantic Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Nutwood
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Stone
Early 20th Century American George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1770s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wrought Iron, Brass
1830s Danish Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Plastic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
19th Century European Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Glass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Kingwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
1830s North American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1890s Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Satinwood
Antique and Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Today, the phrase “card tables” might evoke the image of common plastic tables covered in felt, but historically these tables were statement pieces that invited merriment and were made of mahogany, walnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.
Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th century, game tables in general became quite popular. We refer to early versions of card tables as antique Regency card tables because the Prince of Wales ruled England during the period and his official title was Regent. Back then, these furnishings were typically small, rectangular tables outfitted with hinged tops so that they could be opened to reveal a playing surface. Ornamental flourishes of the era might have included an integration of fine velvet or needlepoint as lining for the table’s surface. For furniture makers, wide adoption of a dense woven green material called baize for table covering — similar to felt but stronger — occurred during the early 1700s.
Tea became widely affordable during the early 1800s in England, and tea time exploded in popularity and involved large tea sets — especially during the Victorian era — as well as small, well-crafted tea tables. Your beverage was paired with petite baked goods, and the tea table would be home to teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other items. While tea tables are similar in design to card tables, the focus is more on presentation. Georgian card tables and tea tables — furniture made during the reign of England’s three Georges — were especially ornate. Some featured intricately carved design elements on each side and stood on elegantly curved legs. After all, tea time became a sacred ritual that society women dressed up for. It was a time to pause, reflect and sip a comforting beverage.
When no guests were visiting to enjoy tea or play games, owners could fold down both card tables and tea tables to their smaller size and tuck them away into a corner of the room.
Antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can make a lovely addition to any living room, entertainment room or game room. Find yours on 1stDibs.